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Friday, April 1, 2011

There were oodles of fabric scraps leftover from this week's epic stitching sessions, and rather than box them up for a rainy day I went off on a tangent and started piecing the tiny pieces together.

I know I say this often, but I really loved making these - wall hangings, mug rugs (with room for cake!), placemats, coasters etc. I had fabric in every color of the rainbow and the color play was endless. All of the fabrics used here are Robert Kaufman Kona Cottons and the squares and Half Square Triangles were cut to measure just 2 inches.

All four squares were basted (including a layer of batting) and then quilted. The quilting designs vary and have made an impact on the finished look of each of the squares.

For binding fabric I have used Kona Cotton in Pepper which might just be my preferred new black; it is a dark, dark grey color, easily mistaken for black, without the harshness of a true black fabric.

The four squares make a really cheerful set, and I have listed them for sale in myEtsy Store. SOLD

30 comments:

Love those zingy colours and yes what a taster for the big version. In the UK when I was young and no programmes were aired on TV there used to be what was called the colour test card - your mini squares quilt so remind me of those nostalgic days! :-D

Those look great. I just almost finished a QAL using Sunkissed fabric and I had some left over so I did just that. Put all those little pieces together and started making putting them into squares. Once I decide how many i will use for the back of my block a palooza quilt I will turn those leftovers into something again. I love doing that with my scraps. I have made a few bags, few mug rugs (love them) so do my friends that I gift them to. I have done a few pot holders and much more.

Your blog has been one of the one I follow that is very inspiring to me and has brought me into the modern age. I am mostly a traditional quilter and all the new colors and fabric combinations are amazing. Love trying new ideas.

I know there is a boat load of beautifully printed fabric out there - but seriously, nothing can beat solids! I am so excited we are finally getting better solids on the market - the newest selections from Free Spirit and Art Gallery have a lovely hand, something commercial solids have always been missing. That's a beautiful quilted quartet you've created!

Lovely as always. I'm so inspired by your ideas. I love the mug rug idea and I need to make some soon. I've been seeing them everywhere. I can't wait to see your big quilt. This colors are wonderful and thanks for the tip on the pepper solid. I agree that true black is sometimes overwhelming. Your blog got me started quilting. Love it!